NORTH SAGAMORE - A vintage Porsche was destroyed Sunday when it caught fire inside the garage of a large Oak Bluff Road home.

The owner of a 1979 Porsche had unsuccessfully attempted to start up his car around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, said Bourne Deputy Fire Chief Joe Carrara.

About 30 minutes later, the resident of 26 Oak Bluff Road smelled a strange odor, and when he opened the garage door he was confronted with smoke and fire coming from the engine of his Porsche, Carrara said.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the garage, which is below the home’s living room.

It’s fortunate the homeowner was home at the time, he added.

The homeowner had minor injuries trying to douse the fire himself with fire extinguishers, the deputy chief added.